City Council Meeting Agenda--September 14, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
City of Staunton
101 W. Pearl Street
Monday, September 14, 2026
7:00 p.m.
I. Call to Order (7:00-7:01)
II. Pledge of Allegiance (7:01-7:02)
III. Roll Call Vote (7:02-7:04)
IV. Consent Agenda (7:04-7:06)
Minutes
Regular Meeting – 08/24/2026
Collector’s Report
Staunton Super 8 Motel (Hotel/Motel Tax)--$3,818.51
Cash from Beer Sales (Ribfest)--$4,268.00
M.J.M. Electric Cooperative (Utility Tax)--$1,414.94
Robert “Chick” Fritz (Beer Refund – Ribfest)--$2,236.55
Staunton Police Department (Reports)--$15.00
Staunton Police Department (Fingerprinting)--$10.00
State of Illinois (MFT Tax)--$10,315.76
State of Illinois (MFT Renewal Fund)--$10,750.66
State of Illinois (Business District Tax)--$36,068.19
State of Illinois (Sales Tax)--$86,681.94
State of Illinois (Grocery Tax)--$8,209.64
State of Illinois (Video Gaming Tax)--$18,172.52
State of Illinois (Telecommunications Tax)--$3,175.79
State of Illinois (Cannabis Use Tax)--$704.80
State of Illinois (Income Tax)--$49,676.02
State of Illinois (State Use Tax)--$1,780.33
State of Illinois (Grant Reimb. from Avery Bourne for Main St. Project)--$200,000.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Fine Disbursement)--$1,124.34
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Arrest Agency Fee)--$649.00
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (E-Citation Fee)--$28.10
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (DUI Fund)--$21.11
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk (Police Vehicle Fund)--$1.00
Applications
Raymond Crosslin (Street Department)
Christopher Barnes (Police Chief)
Shawn Cisna (Police Chief)
Jeffrey Settles (Police Chief)
Terry Pruitt (Police Chief)
Donald Pezzuto (Police Chief)
Larry Darnall (Police Chief)
Walter Crigler (Police Chief)
Paul Alexandru Slabu (Police Chief)
John Simmons (Police Chief)
Timothy Margaritis (Police Chief)
Glenn Curtis (Police Chief)
Cory Huff (Police Chief)
Eric Owen (Police Chief)
Michael Gooch (Police Chief)
Kevin Thebeau (Police Chief)
Tony Smoote (Police Chief)
Brady Greene (Police Chief)
Cameron Reid (Police Chief)
Robin Simpson (Police Chief)
Jeff Moore (Police Chief)
Brian Foster (Police Chief)
Monthly Report
Distributed by the City Clerk’s Office
Claims
September 14, 2026
Business Licenses Issued
Bamboo Garden (Change of Ownership - Business License)
Main Street Smoke Shop (Business License)
V. Guests
VI. Correspondence (7:10-7:15)
Received an email from Tracy Hutton at Mississippi Culture, requesting to close West Pearl Street from Union to Elm Street for their annual Farmhouse Fest. The closure would need to be from 10:00 A.M. on Friday, September 25th and stay closed until noon on Monday, September 28th.
Received an email from Susan Pritchett at Community Hospital of Staunton, requesting to close Caldwell Street on Sunday, October 25th, from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. for their annual Trunk or Treat community event.
Received an email from Becky Coalson, representing the Staunton High School Post Prom Committee, requesting permission to hold a “5K Holiday Hustle” run on Saturday, December 5th. The run would begin at 9:00 A.M. and they will be keeping the race route the same as in previous years.
Received an email from Jeanene Lucykow at Staunton High School, notifying the City that the Staunton High School Homecoming Parade will be on Friday afternoon, September 18th, at 1:00.
VII. Treasurer’s Report (7:15-7:17)
Certificates of Deposit recently matured and cashed in at Constitution Bank:
Infrastructure Fund - $350,000.00 plus $7,872.74 interest
Water Fund - $100,000.00 plus $2,249.36 interest
Certificates of Deposit recently matured and cashed in at Bank of Springfield:
Bond / Interest Fund - $450,000.00 plus $11,583.47 interest
Depreciation Fund - $100,000.00 plus $2,574.11 interest
Reserve Fund - $75,000.00 plus $1,930.58 interest
Telecommunications Fund - $300,000.00 plus $7,722.31 interest
Certificates of Deposit recently purchased at Constitution Bank for 7 months at 3.90%:
Bond / Interest Fund - $750,000.00
Depreciation Fund - $50,000.00
IMRF Fund - $100,000.00
MFT Fund - $750,000.00
Telecommunications Fund - $300,000.00
TIF 1 Fund - $350,000.00
TIF 2 Fund - $100,000.00
Tourism Fund - $75,000.00
VIII. City Clerk’s Report (7:17-7:20)
Information on the Consolidated Election and petition packets are available now at the City Clerk’s Office for prospective candidates for the April 6, 2027 Consolidated Election. The City of Staunton has up for election: Ward 1 Alderman, Ward 2 Alderman, Ward 3 Alderman and Ward 4 Alderman and these are all for a four year term. Petitions can be circulated now.
IX. Approval of Committee Reports and Motions (7:20-8:20)
Public Health & Safety – Frank (7:20-7:25)
Motion to grant request from Mississippi Culture to close West Pearl Street from Union to Elm Street for their annual Farmhouse Fest from 10:00 A.M. on Friday, September 25th until 12:00 P.M. on Monday, September 28th
Motion to grant request from Community Hospital of Staunton to close Caldwell
Street on Sunday, October 25th, from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. for their annual
Trunk or Treat community event
Motion to grant request from the Staunton High School Post Prom Committee to hold a “5K Holiday Hustle” run on Saturday, December 5th, 2026, beginning at 9:00 A.M.
Park & Civic Improvement - Berg (7:25– 7:30)
Motion to pay 2026 Investor Invoice for the Macoupin County CEO Program in the amount of $1,000.00
Motion to approve Invoice #1008934 from Sandberg Phoenix for Professional
Services rendered regarding Condemnation Proceedings for property at 1111 S.
College Street in the amount of $1,437.34
Motion to pay Invoice #1008939 to Sandberg Phoenix for Professional Services
Rendered regarding Condemnation/Ordinance Violations at 515 S. Klondike
Street in the amount of $3,202.37
Motion to pay Invoice #1008937 to Sandberg Phoenix for Professional Services
Rendered regarding Condemnation Proceedings for property at 834 North Easton
Street in the amount of $2,112.04
Finance/Claims – Tipler (7:30-7:35)
Services Rendered regarding the construction of the North Street Lift Station and
Force Main Project in the total amount of $5,500.00
Utilities / Water - Bagaglio (7:35-7:40)
Street / Sewer – Machota (7:40-7:45)
Public Grounds – Machota (7:45-7:50)
Tourism – Neuhaus - (7:50-7:55)
Personnel – Frank (7:55-8:00)
Annexation – Manning (8:00-8:10)
Special Committees – (8:10-8:15)
Judiciary – Frank - (8:15-8:20)
Motion to waive 1st reading of Ordinance #2362 An Ordinance Amending
Staunton Revised Code Section 23-3-18 Regarding Mobile Home Restrictions
Within The City Of Staunton
Motion to approve Ordinance #2362 An Ordinance Amending Staunton Revised
Code Section 23-3-18 Regarding Mobile Home Restrictions Within The City Of
Staunton
Motion to approve Resolution #2026-26 A Resolution Approving An Agreement
With Juneau For Professional Services Related To Acquiring Certain Railroad
Owned Parcels Of Land For The City Of Staunton
XI. Unfinished Business (8:20-8:25)
XII. New Business (8:25-8:30)
The dedication of Wally’s Park and the Mother Road Plaza will be taking place on
Tuesday, September 21st. Wally’s Park dedication will begin at 11:15 A.M. and the
Mother Road Plaza dedication will begin at 12:00 P.M.
XIII. Executive Session (8:30-8:50)
XIV. Motions from Executive Session (8:50-9:00)
XV. Adjournment (9:00)
Any item listed on this agenda, including any request made in correspondence to the City, may be considered and the subjected to a vote and final action.